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The Battle of the Alamo

The movie tells the story of the 13-day siege of the Alamo, a pivotal moment in the Texas revolution, using a mix of historical records and dual viewpoints, with the iconic "line in the sand" depicted as a legendary event.

The 13-day siege of the Alamo is reenacted in this film, a pivotal moment in the Texas revolution. The story relies on original documents from both sides of the battle, presenting the famous line in the sand as a legend and avoiding historical revisions. The movie was shot on location where the battle took place, commemorating the 160th anniversary of the sacrifice of 189 heroes who died for Texas independence on March 6, 1836.

Info about The Battle of the Alamo

Studio(s): Discovery Channel Pictures, Discovery Communications

Originally Released: United States, Mar 09, 1996

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, War, Western